Daily Regulatory Notes 02/26/2026

Cleveland, OH

A suspected Airbnb party in Cleveland’s west side led to a shooting early Wednesday morning, leaving a 28-year-old man in stable condition.

Police responded around 2 a.m. to the 5900 block of Franklin Boulevard after reports of shots fired and a verbal altercation. During the incident, a vehicle fled the scene, striking a parked car, and officers later stopped the vehicle, taking a 39-year-old man into custody and recovering a firearm.

Madison, AL

Madison officials are considering whether to allow short-term rentals, which are currently prohibited under city rules that only regulate rentals of 180 days or more.

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The City of Madison does not have any specific short-term rental regulations requiring permits or taxes.

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City leaders expressed concerns about safety, neighborhood disruption, and out-of-state ownership, while the mayor argued that rentals are already operating illegally and the city is losing potential tax revenue and permit fees. The issue will move to the planning commission as the city explores regulations, zoning limits, and opportunities for public input before any decision is made.

Manti, UT

Officials in Manti approved a temporary moratorium of up to six months on new short-term rentals while the Planning Commission updates ordinance language and enforcement standards.

The moratorium allows staff time to clarify permitting requirements and ensure enforcement tools are in place before new approvals resume. Applications already in process will not be affected.

Laketown Township, MI

A new proposal in Laketown Township would prohibit most whole-home short-term rentals in residential and agricultural zones unless owners live on the property.

Officials say the move responds to rising home prices, nuisance complaints and the discovery that many rentals near Lake Michigan are operating without registration. Current licensed rentals would be allowed to continue under nonconforming status, while future rentals would face stricter limits.

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Fairview Park, OH

Leaders in Fairview Park enacted a short-term rental ban after years of complaints and enforcement challenges tied to unregulated vacation rentals.

Officials said repeated nuisance calls and a high-profile criminal investigation underscored the need for stricter local policy. The city now permits only rentals longer than 30 days. Authorities described the action as a preventative step informed by similar concerns reported in Rocky River.

Covington, KY

The commission in Covington voted to oppose a state measure that would block municipalities from enforcing key short-term rental rules, including permitting systems and operational limits.

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City officials cited resident concerns about housing availability and neighborhood character, warning the bill could accelerate conversions of homes into visitor accommodations. The vote does not change local law but formally communicates the city’s stance to state policymakers. Several nearby Northern Kentucky cities have taken similar positions.

Laconia, NH

The City Council in Laconia is reviewing a proposal to curb short-term rentals by requiring hosts to live in the property and obtain a meals-and-rooms license.

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Residents raised concerns about investor-owned rentals reducing supply for local buyers, especially starter and retirement homes. Others pushed back, arguing additional rules unfairly limit property rights. The ordinance now heads to the planning board for evaluation.

Talbot County, MD

Three members of Talbot County council referred a small amendment to the Planning Commission that would relax short-term rental notification requirements, allowing license applicants to notify the closest 50 properties instead of all within 1,000 feet.

The move, proposed by Dave Stepp, counters last year’s failed effort to tighten rental regulations. Council members Lynn Mielke and Pete Lesher opposed sending the amendment forward, preferring a full-scale overhaul. The Planning Commission will review the proposal before it returns to the council for a final vote.

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